Hello, Currently I've got the primary router handling dhcp and it goes to the cable modem. The other routers are using ddwrt and are set as wireless repeater bridges. I am not sure the ddwrt configuration is correct. If anyone has ddwrt as a repeater or repeater-bridge can you tell me what settings you used? Thanks. Dave. On 8/28/17, vic.pereira@ssc-spc.gc.ca <vic.pereira@ssc-spc.gc.ca> wrote:
Greetings
Off the top of my nut I see two possible options.
You can set up your primary router to manage access to your ISP and DHCP server. Then set the other routers to have different IP addresses, the same SSIDs as your primary router and disable DHCP. This will extend coverage, however some models don't allow transitions very nicely. Therefore when wandering around your house connections might not hang on.
Another option is to get an access point. Ubiquiti has some inexpensive models with excellent range. You just need to use one port on your primary router to run an Ethernet cable to the access point. They usually use POE (power over Ethernet) so you will need to have an electrical outlet near your router.
The Ubiquiti web interface works with the last version of Window-Eyes, but since there is no more development taking place I don't know if the newer interfaces work with the last available version of WE. I have not tried using Jaws or NVDA to see if the web interface is useable.
Depending on what obstructions there are it is possible to get excellent service 50 to 75 metres away from the access point. Even low power devices like smart phones hang on to the connection nicely. You can disable Wi-Fi on the primary router and set up the various SSIDs on the AP with whatever level of permissions you want each one to have. Vic Pereira Project Manager, Intra-Building Networks Real Property Projects | Networks and End-Users Branch Shared Services Canada | Government of Canada vic.pereira@ssc-spc.gc.ca | Tel: 204-781-5046
Gestionnaire de Projet, Réseau Intra-Immeubles Projets biens immobiliers | Direction générale des Réseaux et utilisateurs finaux Services partagés Canada | Gouvernement du Canada vic.pereira@ssc-spc.gc.ca | Tél: 204-781-5046
-----Original Message----- From: Blind-sysadmins [mailto:blind-sysadmins-bounces@lists.hodgsonfamily.org] On Behalf Of David Mehler Sent: Friday, August 25, 2017 15:36 To: blind-sysadmins Subject: [Blind-sysadmins] repeaters
Hello,
I'd like to get some advice from those who have set up home repeaters for wireless range increases. Currently I have two routers, my primary an Asus RT-N66U running Merlin firmware and a Linksys not sure running DD-WRT. I've also got a buffalo that I'm going to convert.
I am wanting to set up the buffalo and the Linksys as repeaters. I am quite confused as to how to do this as my primary router is putting out three different SSID's, the main 2.4 GHZ, the primary 5 GHZ, and a guest network on 2.4 GHZ.
Any help appreciated.
Thanks. Dave.
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